Facility Trades Specialist Ii

**Job Title: Facility Trades Specialist II**

**Department: Parks & Maintenance**

**Reports To: Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance**

**FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
**Summary**

The Facility Trades Specialist II is responsible to the Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance. The Facility Trades Specialist II is responsible for providing quality building maintenance, support services, snow removal at facilities including the Takiff Center, Weinberg Family Recreation Center, and Glencoe Swimming/Boating Beach and all other park sites with applicable work.

The Facility Trades Specialist II shall oversee the physical plant operation, condition and maintenance of the above listed facilities. Furthermore, the Facility Trades Specialist II shall coordinate with Recreation Department staff to manage program support, room setup, and seasonal transitions. In addition to the facility responsibilities, the Facility Trades Specialist II shall complete duties in customer relations as they relate to their specific areas of responsibility.

Lastly, the Facility Trades Specialist II shall complete all other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

A minimum of an associate’s degree or the equivalent of technical school degree or work experience in a skilled construction trade and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Professional experience in HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing trades preferred.

The Facility Trades Specialist must be a self-starter who recognizes and recommends necessary repairs and maintenance. They must have the ability to work independently or with other team members and complete maintenance, repairs, construction and custodial work under mínimal supervision.

Due to the public nature of the work environment, the individual should have appropriate public relation skills and be courteous to the public at all times.

**Required Knowledge and Skills**

Preferred is a working knowledge or, three to five years’ experience in, and the ability to perform at least three of the following skills: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, general facility maintenance, as well as the use of tools and machinery for a variety of projects and repairs.

The Facility Trades Specialist II shall complete building and equipment repairs and general improvements within the Takiff Center, Weinberg Family Recreation Center, Glencoe Swimming/Boating Beach, and all other park sites with applicable work.

The Facility Trades Specialist II assists with the daily operations of the Facility Maintenance Division, and communicates with the Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance on a daily basis.

Lastly, the Facility Trades Specialist II works in coordination with the Parks Department as needed.

All full-time employees must pass a criminal background check, drug test, and physical exam, all of which are paid for the by the Glencoe Park District. Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License. An AED/CPR certification is required within six months of employment.

It is essential to the successful performance of the position that the Facility Trades Specialist II be readily accessible via cell phone (provided by the Glencoe Park District).

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- Department Administration_
- Directly responsible to the Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance for the daily operation of the Facilities Maintenance Department
- Oversee and perform repairs on plumbing and electrical systems and mechanical equipment at the Takiff Community Center, Weinberg Family Recreation Center, and Lakefront Beach facilities
- Assist with the coordination of contractor work, repairs and renovations at all facilities
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance of equipment and facility machinery such as boilers, furnaces, compressors, blowers, fans, pumps, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
- Report need of replacement, repair or renovation of equipment, machinery, and adjacent grounds at all facilities
- Responsible for inventory and replenishment of building maintenance and custodial supplies
- Assist with the daily oversight of custodial duties at each facility as needed. and complete custodial duties as directed when custodial staff is absent
- Oversee the logístical support for special events at all facilities

P_ersonnel Management_
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships among all staff
- Work closely with Facility Trades Specialist I on a routine basis
- Project & Contractor Management_
- Assist with oversight of district wide maintenance contracts as assigned
- In the absence of the Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance provide staff direction
- Records and Reports_
- Keep necessary records as required and submit to Assistant Director of Parks and Maintenance when requested
- Use computer for inspection-related software if applicable
- Safety and Risk Management_
- Read, understand, and enforce the Park District’s “Genera